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Located in the heart of south-central Kentucky, Barren Countys seat of Glasgow has enjoyed a reputation of being the biggest little town in Kentucky since the 19th century. From its earliest days of pioneer settlement to the beginning of the 21st century, Glasgow has been known as a progressive center for agriculture, commerce, education, and medicine. The community has been home to one of the Souths first African-American mayors, two governors of the Commonwealth, a world-renowned musician, a Pulitzer Prize winner, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient, the president of a major television network, a decorated United States Air Force general, and a leader in the control of tuberculosis. Equally important to the tale of Glasgow and Barren Countys past are all of the othersthe ordinary folks who did not seek fame and notorietywho were paramount in making the community the solid, thriving locale that it remains.